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ENG1005 · Engineering mathematics
2025 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 1Faculty of Engineering
Overview
This unit introduces foundational mathematical concepts required for all disciplines of engineering and assumes that you have prerequisite knowledge equivalent to Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Specialist Mathematics or ENG1090 Foundation Mathematics. Major concepts taught using engineering contexts include linear algebra, calculus and ordinary differential equations. Specific topics include vector algebra, linear systems of equations, matrix algebra, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, sequences and series in single and higher dimensions, multivariate functions, critical points and first and second order linear ordinary differential equations.
Areas of study: E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) S2010 Bachelor of Applied Data Science
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Malaysia | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Malaysia | October intake teaching period, Malaysia campus | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Malaysia | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - Lecture quizzes | Quiz / Test | 5% | Threshold |
| 2 | 2 - Applied class quizzes | Quiz / Test | 5% | Threshold |
| 3 | 3 - Mid-semester test | Examination | 20% | Threshold |
| 4 | 4 - Workshop problem sets | Exercise | 20% | Threshold |
| 5 | 5 - Final assessment | Examination | 50% | Threshold |
Continuous assessment: 50% Final assessment: 50% This unit contains threshold hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.
Requisites
prerequisite
Prerequisite: You must have passed ENG1090 or VCE Specialist Mathematics Units 3 and 4 with a raw study score of at least 30 (or an equivalent qualification and score). If you enrol in this unit and do not meet one of these prerequisites you will be discontinued.
ENG1090Learning outcomes
- Identify, select and derive fundamental mathematical techniques from linear algebra, multi-variable calculus and ordinary differential equations that are essential to engineering applications.
- Apply mathematical techniques to solve engineering problems.
- Discuss best practices in the presentation of written mathematical arguments.
- Engage in team discussion on the application of mathematics.
Workload
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Workshops | 24 hours |
| Applied sessions | 24 hours |
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